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With a one-time application fee of $29.99 kids can ski & snowboard for free across Canada!

The SnowPass benefits include:

• Access to multiple ski areas across Canada. Return to your favorite hills and try new ones.
• You can ski not once, but TWICE at every participating ski area
• Fresh air and exercise.
• Fun with Family and Friends.
• Memories that last a lifetime.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a challenge we must constantly navigate, however, this past week we were able to safely return to in-person instruction for over 19,000 students. As we look forward to the opportunities in the weeks and months ahead, I must again extend a sincere thanks to our staff for getting us through the first part of this school year. What we continue to accomplish in British Columbia, and particularly here in Abbotsford, is truly amazing.

Bradner Families, 

Please see the attachment below for important information regarding our school restart plan.

We look forward to welcoming your child to Bradner on Monday, January 10th.

Respectfully,

Mr. Galen Soon

Acting Principal-Bradner Elementary

At the end of last week, I shared information around the delayed return to school for students and the implementation of additional health and safety measures. Since that time, more information has become available, and I would like to share an update with you. 

I hope this letter finds you healthy, safe and in the company of loved ones. On Wednesday, Minister of Education Jennifer Whiteside and Provincial Health Officer (PHO) Dr. Bonnie Henry held a joint news announcement regarding the delayed return to school for students for the remainder of the 2021/2022 school year. To allow schools to adapt to the impacts of the Omicron variant that is impacting our province, all K-12 students will return to school on Monday, January 10, 2022.

Congratulations to the WINNERS and to all the STUDENTS who submitted their wonderful Art entries for the 2022 Mt. Lehman Credit Union Calendar.  Each student in the school received a Calendar to take home.

Mt. Lehman 2022 Calendar Winners

Cheyanne R. - March - "I like St. Patrick's Day."

Evelyn W. - May - "I love the May Day celebrations."

Rylie C. - July - "I chose this month because it is my Birthday."

Xavier H. - August - "I love surf boarding in the Summer!"

Health Assessment Waiver 2021-22

 
HEALTH ASSESSMENT WAIVER LINK

Following the BCCDC’s COVID-19 Public Health Guidance for K-12 School Settings, all parents, guardians, and/or caregivers have the responsibility to conduct a Daily Health Assessment of their child student every day before sending them to school.

At an in-camera meeting on November 2nd, the Abbotsford Board of Education deliberated on the implications of a potential proof of vaccine mandate for all K-12 staff. After careful consideration and discussion, and following the K-12 Sector Guidelines for Vaccination Policies document, the Abbotsford Board of Education has decided not to mandate proof of vaccination for staff.

At the October 12th Board Meeting, the Abbotsford Board of Education passed a motion to direct staff to review and report on the implications of a vaccine mandate for all K-12 staff.

"We have been advised that the Ministry of Education has convened an advisory committee with partners in the sector to develop common principles, standards and guidelines," said Dr. Stan Petersen, Chair for the Abbotsford Board of Education. "This committee will support boards of education with their decision-making regarding the potential implementation of vaccine mandates."

The Abbotsford Board of Education regularly meets throughout the school year. Agendas and minutes from the public Board Meetings can be accessed through the District's Electronic School Board. Below is a summary of highlights from the meeting. To do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and for everyone's safety, all public meetings of the Abbotsford Board of Education will be closed to the public and held virtually until further notice. The meetings will also be live-streamed.